Will drinking water increase weight ?

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jmsspr93
jmsspr93 Posts: 117 Member
edited February 17 in Health and Weight Loss
So ive just had what I would think is a salty meal, so I have drunk 2 pints of water after it, and will this cause me to add weight when I weigh myself tomorrow? Or will the only water gain be from a potentially salty meal? Thanks

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  • kgeyser
    kgeyser Posts: 22,505 Member
    If you had a lot of sodium, yes, you might have a little extra water weight from that. Drinking water will help, but it may take a few days for the scale to move back down. I've never had a post-salty meal weight gain that was any higher than a normal weight fluctuation would be anyway, so it's not really something I worry about personally.
  • HanaSe
    HanaSe Posts: 3
    worst case if it really high salt (probaly not) you be little bit bloated but you wont gain weight.
  • mycupyourcake
    mycupyourcake Posts: 279 Member
    Just drink the water.
  • BetesBitch
    BetesBitch Posts: 234 Member
    Since salt makes your retain water, therefore weigh more, does it make you "appear" bigger too?
  • ROBOTFOOD
    ROBOTFOOD Posts: 5,527 Member
    Temporary weight gain. Until you pee it all out. Over time you will lose weight. I always drink 1 gallon a day. Be careful with your salt intake. Too much and your body will hold on to a lot more water.
  • amusedmonkey
    amusedmonkey Posts: 10,330 Member
    Water you drink today will most likely be gone today. False weight fluctuations happen for more than one reason:
    1. Water retention and bloating, mostly due high sodium intake
    2. Glycogen storage due to high carb intake
    3. Having eaten/drunk something right before weighing yourself
    4. Having a full bladder/intestines

    All of these usually subside within a few days if the reason behind them is dealt with.
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